(L.A.) Philip Herklotz, 53, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2023-15257

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Philip Herklotz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: History of Hypertension and Hepatitis C

RIP PHILIP HERKLOTZ (September 3, 1970 – November 6, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:40 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on January 16, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.